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Chapter 50 -- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Family Seventeen

Year August 2036 Molly started contractions about 40 minutes before Dolly they Were both rushed to the Hospital in separate ambulances There was a family Gathering with both families at the Hospital. This was a momentous Event unlike the other births. Quads and Triplets at the same Time. At the end of the day Only two babies were born one From each mother and Damian was exhausted from Going back and forth between The sisters and the babies. When the treacherous Experience was done Molly Spent 12 hours in labor and Dolly only ten. And Damian Was overcome with Exhaustion. The nurses allowed Him to sleep in an unoccupied Room overnight. Finally the Next day some family members Stayed the night. Damian's Sisters DJ and his brother Adonis all stayed. Everyone Else went back to the house to Wait. They waited then returned.. The spectacular event was More than the Hospital could Handle. At the end Damian's Family woke him to congradulate Him on his seven more Children. They asked, "what are Some of their names Damian" He was still grougey he said, "Damian Elliott, Elijah and Everything thing else." I'm Still not awake. Where are my Babies." The staff had the Seven answers, wheeling them Into the huge Area. The hall And waiting room were Completely jammed with So many family members Until it was a family reunion. Damian's heart was stricken With emotion. "Look at my Boys. Look at them. Seven of me." The babies And their Mother's. Spent a total of 5 days in the Hospital being weighed and tested. The mothers were Tested for infection and Everybody received blood test. Damian visited then escorted Them home on the last day. They Arrived home in two Chauffeured Limousines. Damian was so relieved he Couldn't stop kissing Dolly And Molly. He told the sisters "Thank you for my quads Molly thank you for my Triplets Dolly." Once the children were Gathered in the nursery, all Seventeen of them. Damian said, " My Sons and My girl. My boys! Who are we?! Who are we?! The boys roared Loudly, "WE HAKIM WE HAKIM ANYTHING, ANYTHING WE DO, WE DO TOGETHER. WE DOMINATE!! WE HAKIM. WE HAKIM! Damian bellowed, "MASTER PLAN, WE HAKIM! MASTER PLAN! The boys Joined in "Yeaaah! WE DOMINATE! MASSTER PLAAAN!! DADDY!! The seven were born on August 10th days before Damian's 38th birthday. Father of Seventeen. The babies were healthy Elliott was the biggest at 6 lbs 8 Oz. 22 inches Elijah was 6 lbs 5 ozs 22 inches Ashton 5 lbs 6 ozs 21 inches Elliott and Elijah were identical Molly's quads Abbas 5 lbs 2 oz 22 inches long Addison 5 lbs 7 ozs 21 inches Amari 5 lbs 5 ozs 21 inches Adian 5 lbs 3 ozs 20 inches Abbas Amari and Adian were identical As the seven grew, they were Closely monitor for any Complications. There were A complex combinations of Calculated catastrophes at 2am 3:15 am 1 am 4: 05 am And etcetera etcetera of Feedings and a whole host of Pamper changes and changes. Then after everybody was taken care Of. The 3 parents sat with relief. The Babies slept in three huge cribs. Ashton Elliott and Elijah were in one Crib. Addison Adian in one crib. Abbas and Amari had a crib together. Since the nursery was on the 3rd level Damian Moved Molly Dolly and himself To the 3rd floor to be closer to The seven. One month passed. It was time for the babies Doctor's visit. Damian decided to schedule everyone for physicals. All Seventeen children. Damian Stood at The bottom of the stairs and Yelled. "EVERYBODY LET'S GO, BE QUICK ABOUT THIS HAKIM. FRONT AND CENTER! HAKIM! All of the 10 children Responded, running through The hall And down the steps. "The limos are out front. The Babies are already in the car." "All the Babies will be in one Car with me and both of you. The other children will ride With their grandmother and Salis" Damian took Attendance. "We're all here Damian!" Salis Yelled. Damian Junior Clapped his hands,"Let's be Quick about This." He echoed His father. Damian looked at DJ and said, "Alright, family we Are...moving!" Damian hit the Top of the car. Then ran to the Lead car and said, "Let's get There And get back! DRIVER!" Damian slammed the door. Dolly said "PUT SOME GAS TO IT!" the driver pumped up the Gas the family was on their Way to the Hospital for their Physical exams, all Seventeen Children.

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